English Expression · Intermediate
do well
To benefit, to favour
Pronunciation: say do well
Meaning
To perform an action in a competent or satisfactory manner.
Example
He tries hard to tell a good joke but, alas, he does not do it well.
He tries hard to tell a good joke but, alas, he does not do it well.
Practice tips
- Practice do well out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.